Step one is to base coat so the secondary coat sticks and has a good under layer to make it pop. Step two is adding dark wash from the Army painter for the effects. Then if desired using a toothpick you can add the shield emitter lights on the armor and if really skilled caution stripes on the feet. Really simple really if you take your time applying each step. @ShlubCustoms has a more detailed instructions post on his gallery page. Should be 5 photos